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Fatal crash

Rider Killed Behind Dump Truck

A 24-year-old motorcyclist hit the back of a dump truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. He was ejected, suffered head and crush injuries, and died on the road.

1fatality
August 24, 2024date
1:20 p.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, a 24-year-old motorcyclist riding east on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway hit the rear of an eastbound dump truck. Police recorded unsafe speed by the rider. He was ejected, suffered head and crush injuries, and was killed. The crash occurred on a 50 mph roadway, and the other driver was in a dump truck.

People

  • Occupant killed

    Age 24; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • Motorcycle

    2023 HOND -MCL; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Center Front End; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Unsafe Speed

  • Truck

    2024 ISU-TRUCK/BUS; Occupants: 1; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: East; Point of impact: Center Back End; Damage: Center Back End; Driver license status: Licensed

Where

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